Bláhnúkur Summit – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

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Bláhnúkur Summit – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

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Bláhnúkur Summit – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

03:08

7.42km

330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Bláhnúkur Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great view over the colorful mountains of Landmannalaugar. The climb over the northeast ridge is difficult, the descent on the west side followed by a clockwise arc back to Landmannalaugar …

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4.69 km

Geothermal Area in Friðland að Fjallabaki

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the entire mountain is steaming due to geothermal activity. Nothing for weak noses 😉

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5.73 km

Small Lake in Friðland að Fjallabaki

Highlight • Lake

7.02 km

Landmannalaugar Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

In any case, you should take a swimming trunks when you come to Landmannalaugar. A little tip: rather for the later evening a bath plan. During the day it is …

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7.14 km

Mountain Mall Supply Buses

Highlight • Rest Area

There are three buses in the 'Basecamp' - the Mountain Mail supply station. There you can fortify yourself after a tour. From coffee to delicious cakes or even hot dogs... …

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7.33 km

Landmannalaugar Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

If you plan to stay here, Landmannalaugar Campground offers a unique opportunity to sleep under the Highland stars. Surrounded by this majestic backdrop, you can relax in the hot springs …

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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

219 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

3°C

1°C

67 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 2, 2024,IJsland 2024 | Dag 17: Landmannalaugar

It was cold here at night and that didn't result in the best night's sleep. But I want to go out. Coffee, quick breakfast, pack my camera bag and then I leave for one of the walking routes here. A steep climb up a blue-green mountain quickly leads to fantastic views of the multi-colored mountain landscape here. With 'spots' of …

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